US Bridges

Local 17 H.8-500 over East Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 3.0E 5.8S Alta Vista · Structure no. 000640917004688

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 17 H.8-500 over East Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 17 H.8-500 over East Elkhorn Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 17 H.8-500
CrossesEast Elkhorn Creek
Location3.0E 5.8S Alta Vista
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77188, -96.42687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 17 H.8-500 over East Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 17 H.8-500 over East Elkhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Local 17 H.8-500 over East Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 17 H.8-500 over East Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local 17 H.8-500 over East Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.